HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-08-10 - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes936
August 10, 1972
The regular meetingcfthe Board of Directors was called to order by
President McGuire at 8:30 a.m in the offices of the District on
P lumosa Drive on August 10, 1972.
Directors present and answering the roll call:-.McGuire, Hastings,
C 1odt, Knauft and Wagner. Also present were H. Rodger Howell
attorney, DuWayne Lidke engineer with James Montgomery Consulting
Engineers, Pete-Royere, new District Water Superintendent, Ralph
Shook General Manager and Jean Mathews Secretary. Jim Anderson
of Xerox corporation was also present.
Moved by Director Hastings, seconded by Director Knauft to approve
the minutes-for July 27 and August 1 as presented. Motion carried
unanimously
General Manager read a letter from the Department of Public Health
dated 7/27/72 recommending that Plant No.1 1 on Richfield connect
to the new sewer in Richfield Road. Terms and conditions to be
checked out with City of Placentia the sewering agency.
Letter from the Upper K Ranch Corporation dated 7/24/72 requesting
access or a copy of any information we had from the geological sur-
vey made of the reservoir site. General Manager and Engineer both
suggested that the survey would be of little benefit to Kraemer
Ranch because it was of only one small area, the District Reservoir
Site. General Manager to send a copy to Gil Kraemer but to inform
him, information only, no responsibility for how they use the
information.
Special District Association Seminar for District Secretarys on
September 8 and September 9 at Santa Barbara. General Manager
suggested it might be of benefit for District Secretary to go.
Moved•byDirector Knauft seconded by Director Hastings carried
unanimously approving Secretary's attendance at District expense.
A refund check from MWD of OC in the amount of $9931u.26 a refund on
the deposit made by Shell Oil Company for the construction costs
for OC 36. Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Hastings
District refund to Shell Oil Company the appropriate amount. Motion
carried unanimously.
LAFCO correspondence on two-annexation to City of Anaheim with a
hearing for August 23, 1972. No details available on the exact area
of these annexations at this time.
IDA letter dated August 4, 1972 regarding a seminar at Orange on
the Occupational Safety Health Act or "OSHA,", on September 6, 1972.
Mr.' Royere should probably attend and possibly Vern Thomas also
because he may be directlyconcerned.
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August 10, 1972 (continued)
Roy Knauft reported on the City Council _.meeting August 7, 1972.
Water seepage on the Schmid development. Discussion.
Orange County Water District modifying basin production from 60%
to 80% for Yorba Linda County Water District and 90% for most of
the other producers in the basin. Discussion regarding the wells
and if we should put well No. 7 back into production. Further-research
just a report at this time.
Jim Anderson ~f Xe ox Company and Jim Kerfoot presented figures on
the cost of/Bi TtE as opposed to cost of billing if we did convert
to the xerox inhouse billing terminal. Discussion.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Hastings to adopt
the Xerox Inhouse Billing Computer Service with a price guarantee
for five years at only a cost of living increase and a guaranteed
price with no increase the first year, with a 30 day cancellation clause.
Motion carried.
Mr. Anderson called his company for verification of such a contract.
He came back with the information that there would be a six month
penalty calcellation clause with a 5 year guarantee of price except
the cost increase not to exceed the monthly national cost of living
index for all c ommidities. Discussion. Moved by Director Knauft
seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously to rescind the7_.`_
prior motion on Xerox..
Moved byDirector Knauft seconded by Director Hastings carried un-
animously to adopt Xerox Agreement as submitted and authorized the
execution of said agreement by the General Manager.
Discussion regarding the Agreement with Placentia regarding the
purchase of the Esperanza Sewer Line. One clause with regard to
McCarthy Company°s use of the Esperanza sewer that has to be re-
worded. Attorney said that he had worked out such with McCarthy's
attorney and had it ready to resubmit to Placentia. Moved by
Director Clodt seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously
to authorize staff to make the needed changes and for the proper
officers to execute the agreement.
A proposed ordinance from Orange County Sanitation District No. 2
would levy a $100.00 per connection charge to the City for each
connection to.Sanitation District # 2. Discussion - Staff directed
to write a letter questioning this type of charge instead perhaps
an increase in tax rate or a combination of the two but at least
that a very careful study should be made before any action taken.
S-696 Loie Street for a 1911 Act - petition lacked one signature
so action deferred until escrow closes on the one piece of property.
Meadow View off of Casa Loma will probably be the next sewer im-
provement district.
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August 10, 1972 (continued)
FredClodt reported that fire department were having trouble
locating our fire hydrants. Suggested that perhaps the state
crews at the station would like to trim, repair andpaint the
hydrants in a maintenance program.
Job 130 sewer and water for Tract 4633 south of Yorba Linda
Blvd., and east of Casa Loma 28 lots ® exhibits and applications
reviewed, moved by Director Clodt seconded by Director Knauft
carried unanimously to approve staff recommendations.
Job 229 Tract 5077 sewer and water north of Oriente off of Ohio
exhibits and applications reviewed, moved by Director Knauft
seconded by Director Hastings carried unanimously toapp =e staff
recommendations.
Moved byDirector Knauft seconded by Director Clodt carried un-
animously to approve for payment the audited bills and refunds
in the amount of $204,125.29 on checks 20428 through 20587.
Moved by Director C1odt seconded by Director Hastings that all
Directors be allowed to go out of State for either business or
personal reasons between this meeting and the next regular
meeting of the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
General Manager brought before the Board the Mickel Lane main
extension where all the fees for the extension were not in,
but his recommendation would be for the District to go ahead
and build the balance of the line at District expense with the
required hydrants and then as people connect the service fees
would be collected to pay their portion. Discussion, moved
by Director Knauft seconded by Director Hastings_tht the District
should participate and build the lire completely.
Discussion regarding the Success Motivations Institute management
training program as presented by Don Calkins. Moved by Director
Knauft seconded by Director Clodt to defer to 90 days until we
have some of the extra work out of the way.
Ralph Shook reported that the reservoir was on schedule and more
cement was being poured each Wednesday, suggested that perhaps
a tour would be appropriate. Pressure problems are still with us
but the station is being readied for installation and the District
can rent poles and line cheaper than we-cazinstall them, Still
working on the basement venting problem.
Moved by Director Hastings seconded by Director Knauft carried
unanimously to adjourn. Next meeting August 24, 1972 at 8:30 a.m.
Jean E. Mathews, Secretary